IceCap DC-400L Utility Pump

IceCap DC-400L Variable Speed Submersible Utility Pump (IC-DC400L)

The IceCap DC-400L Submersible Utility Pump (SKU: IC-DC400L) is an authentic, highly versatile fluid-management module distributed by CoralVue to streamline non-stop water delivery across small-format aquariums and demanding maintenance loops. Traditional AC utility pumps are notorious for running hot, humming loudly, and operating at a fixed, unalterable speed. If your media reactor or small nano filtration chamber requires a delicate, low-volume flow stream, an AC pump forces you to manually throttle down the output using mechanical ball valves, which stresses the motor block and shortens its lifespan. The IC-DC400L completely solves this maintenance issue by pairing a smooth, low-voltage 12V DC motor structure directly with an inline electronic controller module.

This tiny powerhouse moves up to 105 gallons per hour (400 LPH) while drawing a maximum of 15 watts from the wall. Its space-conscious vertical chassis makes it perfect for deployment inside small all-in-one (AIO) rear filter arrays or narrow top-off reservoirs where horizontal pumps cannot fit. Because it features a rare, high-head pressure rating capable of pushing water upward up to 14 feet, it easily lifts top-off water from a floor-level cabinet bucket straight up to a tall display tank rim. Complete with a modular push-fit barb fitting that connects securely to standard 3/8-inch flexible lines, this whisper-quiet pump serves as a reliable, long-lasting solution for automatic top-offs, reactor feeding, or automated water exchange configurations.

Key Features

• Prevents Splattering or Overfills: The manual inline controller wheel allows you to dial down the pump velocity to match the exact turnover needs of delicate inline carbon reactors or macroalgae scrubbers.

• Whisper-Quiet Operation: Brushless internal DC motor dampens mechanical vibrational feedback, ensuring the pump runs silently behind enclosed cabinet frames or desktop backgrounds.

• Turnkey Plumbing Interfacing: Includes modular push-fit adapters that reduce installation friction, preventing loose tube junctions from slipping off and spraying water unexpectedly.

• (Note: This electrical accessory covers one standalone submersible utility pump, inline controller link, and power transformer brick. Flexible vinyl or silicone plumbing lines are sold under separate product categories).